Massage Therapy To Improve Back Pain Can Massage Therapy Improve Back Pain? As more and more people turn to alternative methods to treat chronic back pain, massage therapy is more widely accepted in the medical community as an effective treatment. Some of the potential health benefits from massage therapy include: increased circulation and blood flow,…
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Multiple Sclerosis And Massage
By Amber Mills. Statistics show that around 350,000 to 500,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It is more common in women and Caucasians and is usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 to 50. The symptoms of MS can vary person to person but the common symptoms…
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Massage Therapy Treats Anxiety
Recent studies tout the benefits of massage therapy for the relief of depression and anxiety for people with a variety of health problems. Regular massage shows to improve mood and lead to better sleep and increased energy. Immediate benefits from massage include reduced anxiety and increased serotonin values—all of which improve a person’s overall well-being…
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Massage Therapy Treats Depression
As summer melts into fall, and the days seem darker and colder, many of us experience the winter blues. Getting less exercise and feeling depressed and lethargic are signs that seasonal depression has taken its hold. Recent studies have suggested that by integrating massage therapy into the fall months as winter approaches is a good…
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Massage For Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis + Massage A recent study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) concluded that a weekly session of massage therapy significantly reduced pain in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. For those of us who prefer to find an alternative route towards healing—shunning over-medication and doctor visits, this is…
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